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Definition & Meaning of "isostasy"in English

Isostasy
01

the gravitational balance between Earth's rigid lithosphere and the underlying, semi-fluid asthenosphere, influencing variations in surface elevation 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The rebound of land following the melting of glaciers is a classic example of isostasy, where the crust adjusts to changes in load. 
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